Rigour and independence are essential for a credible board performance review, as is a process that goes beyond a mere questionnaire.

Impact of trade wars, slow progress on audit reform, EY fined over Thomas Cook audit; using AI in the boardroom; UK launches code of practice on cyber governance.

Better Business Act campaign grows; sustainability warning to US; EY’s female leadership success; FRC reminder over ‘capital restructuring’.

FRC support for Labour’s growth plan; executive pay steers away from ESG; EU’s non-financial reporting debate continues.

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He says the ICAEW’s call to exclude ‘ESG audits’ from the cap will not serve the cause of ‘independent and effective audits’.

Clients’ preference for a Big Four firm may restrict the market and disadvantage challenger firms, finds the FRC.

When large firms go bust, ‘the British public pays the price’ in bailouts, job losses and disruption, warns professor.

Business more ‘ethical and competent’ than media or government; Entain audit probe; ethical leadership; climate reporting.

CEO activism and DEI policies; FRC backs ‘proportionality’ in corporate governance; concern over changes to US AGMs.